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Back to business - Rani's comeback in Arlington
A small grocery stall in Arlington needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a fire in the building.
🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States2,577 views
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Arlington. In July, a fire in the building took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $4,700 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $3,350
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $250
• Working capital for the first month: $550
I hope life is good to you.
- Rani
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Good luck, Rani. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Arlington.
So sorry you're going through this, Rani. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Arlington
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a cold-storage unit, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Atlanta this morning. All the best.
hope the shop reopens soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Arlington.
So sorry you're going through this, Rani. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.